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Scottie Scheffler is weighing his options for a thrilling return at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, despite the hand injury that sidelined him from last week’s Farmers Insurance Open. The world number one has been grappling with a persistent issue in his left hand, but optimism is in the air as he eyes a comeback at the iconic Pebble Beach.
In recent days, Scheffler has been back on the range, hitting balls and honing his skills. A decision regarding his participation is expected later this week. Should he take to the course, it will mark his first PGA Tour appearance since withdrawing from the Sony Open in Hawaii back in January.
‘I’m all in for that:’ Kevin Kisner makes ‘bare’ Presidents Cup guarantee
Kevin Kisner has boldly declared he’s “all in” for a Presidents Cup ‘bare match’ against Cameron Smith, should the opportunity arise. Kisner, who has revitalized his form in recent weeks, is a wildcard pick for the United States team, which travels to Royal Montreal Golf Club in Canada for the biennial match play tournament. “I’m all in for that,” Kisner said when asked about the possibility of facing Smith in a ‘bare’ match, “If he wants to tee it up, I will.” Kisner, known for his steady putting and aggressive style of play, helped inspire the American team to victory at the 2019 Presidents Cup.
Rules Guy: Can an embedded ball be denied free relief?
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Golf’s Rules Guy: Embedded ball relief debate rages on
The Rules of Golf state that a player is entitled to free relief from an embedded ball. Recently, however, there have been several cases of players being denied this relief. This has led to much debate about the interpretation of the rule.
In one recent case, a player’s ball was embedded in the rough. The player called a rules official, who denied him relief. The official ruled that the ball was not embedded enough to warrant relief.
This ruling has caused many golfers to question the fairness of the rule. They argue that the rule should be interpreted more liberally, so that players are not penalized for balls that are embedded in soft or wet conditions.
The USGA has defended the current interpretation of the rule. They argue that the rule is clear and that it is up to the player to determine whether or not their ball is embedded enough to warrant relief.
It remains to be seen whether the USGA will change its interpretation of the embedded ball rule. However, the issue is likely to continue to be debated by golfers for years to come.
